If you’re in the mood for some meat and special cuts, you don’t have to think long. Just take a look at this list of the best restaurants to eat meat in Rio de Janeiro.
Palace Steakhouse
Churrascaria Palace didn’t make the list of the world’s most legendary places for nothing. After all, it’s one of the most traditional meat restaurants in the city, always with great service and an impeccable atmosphere.
What’s more, of course, the restaurant has delicious food! Among the cuts served on the rodĂzio, the Brazilian black pig is one of the highlights! We tell you more about the churrascaria here!
đź“ŚRua Rodolfo Dantas, 16 – Copacabana
Assador Rio’s
Assador Rio’s has one of the most privileged views in the city, facing Sugarloaf Mountain. It is also one of the city’s main meat houses.
There, the restaurant offers premium cuts prepared impeccably, such as strip roast, picanha, rack of lamb, T-Bone (bone-in cut of tenderloin and sirloin), among others. To complement the barbecue, the garnishes are second to none!
đź“ŚAvenida Infante Dom Henrique, S/N – Aterro do Flamengo
Corrientes 348
Among the restaurants to eat meat in Rio, Corrientes 348 brings a bit of delicious Argentine cuisine to Brazil. Cuts such as Ojo del bife (beef tenderloin), Bife Ancho (beef tenderloin) and Lomito Light (beef tenderloin with garlic and grilled pineapple) are among the options on the menu.
The pancake with dulce de leche and cream ice cream is also a must!
đź“ŚAvenida Infante Dom Henrique, s/n – Marina da GlĂłria
Malta Beef Club
Just one year old, the Malta Beef Club has already been awarded the seal of Best Meat Restaurant in Rio de Janeiro.
This is because the restaurant has more than 10 meat options for customers to choose from, with the highlight being the A5-rated Wagyu, which is the highest quality beef in the world. In addition,side dishes and other delicious options to share, a veranda, bar and open kitchen give the restaurant a special touch.
đź“ŚAvenida General San Martin, 359 – Leblon
Saturnino de Brito Street, 84 – Jardim Botânico
Cortés Asador
The menu is lean, as the focus is on the quality of the ingredients. In addition, the parrilla is the star of Cortés Asador, which serves noble cuts typical of Argentina, Uruguay, the United States and Brazil prepared on the grill, as well as a highly praised menu of hamburgers and fish recipes.
As well as the classic chorizo steak, ancho steak and strip steak, the restaurant also offers less conventional suggestions, such as the cupim, served in portions that satisfy two to five people.
đź“ŚAvenida Afrânio de Melo Franco, 290/shops 410 and 411 – Leblon
Mocellin Steak
From noble meats to Japanese food, Mocellin is one of the city’s favorite places to eat well. This is because the menu is very varied and on a rotating basis, which allows you to try different options at great value for money.
The cuts are prepared on the parrilla and they only use Swift Black cuts , meats from British breeds with superior marbling, tenderness and flavor.
đź“ŚAvenida Armando Lombardi, 1010 – Barra da Tijuca